Edison Public Library: Next Week's Programs

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Week of January 4 through 10

Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Monday sessions are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels.

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

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Public Domain Film Festival
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
7:00-8:00pm
Main Library

Ring in the new year with films that are now part of the public domain! Join us for screenings of “Dizzy Dishes” (Betty Boop’s debut!), Mickey Mouse in “the Chain Gang” (featuring a prototype of Pluto), and the short comedy “Hog Wild” starring Laurel & Hardy.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Communication Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Tuesday sessions are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

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New Year, New You with Hackensack Meridian Health
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 6
12:00-2:00pm
Main Library

Made a resolution to be healthier this year? Join Hackensack Meridian Health for a New Year, New You lecture where we will practice goal setting, identify common barriers to success, and implement evidence based strategies that make habits stick!

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Wednesday sessions are geared towards beginner and intermediate levels.

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Newcomer Day
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Are you new to learning English or to the U.S.? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays to start your learning journey and become acclimated to the U.S.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
5:30-7:30pm
Main Library

Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use for email, typing, Microsoft programs, Google programs, Windows 11 and more!

How Money Works: Financial Education Workshop
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

New Year, New Habits! Celebrate Financial Wellness Month by learning concepts that will have an incredible impact on your personal finances in 2026!

Chef Knife Skills with Library Chef
(Virtual)
Wednesday, January 7
7:30-8:30pm

Master essential knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for a delicious soup. Learn proper techniques, safe handling, and how to chop like a pro.

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Language Lounge- English Learning Group: Grammar Day
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 8
10:00am-12:00pm
Main Library

Practice English in a welcoming environment. All levels are welcome, however Thursday sessions are geared towards intermediate and advanced levels.

No registration required. Space is limited each day so please arrive early.

Meditation For a More Balanced Life
(Virtual)
Thursday, January 8
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom

Learn a simple and natural method of meditation that will help enhance your life with Ajili Hodari Esq., long-time meditator, in this powerful program.

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Computer Support: Drop-In
Learn new skills & gain certificates
(In-Person)
Friday, January 9
1:00-3:00pm
Main Library

Get support in using tech devices and online digital programs. Earn certificates for work or personal use.

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Afternoon Jazz with the Ellie Lee Trio
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 10
2:00-3:00pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join us for an afternoon of captivating jazz as pianist and composer Ellie Seunghyung Lee performs a mix of timeless jazz classics and her own original compositions with her trio.

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Take and Make Winter Penguin Craft
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
All Branches
While Supplies Last

Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, laugh, and play.

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Coloring Connections
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
6:30-7:30pm
1907 Oak Tree Road

Join to enjoy relaxing hour of revealing your skill and talent of coloring.

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Loose Parts Play
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 6
11:00-11:45am
Clara Barton Branch

Foster your child's creativity in this open-ended free playtime. A variety of materials will be provided to spark play and interaction.

Materials provided may include small pieces. Suggested ages 2+. Parental supervision is required.

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Family Storytime
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
11:00-11:30am
Clara Barton Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

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Itty-Bitty Crafters: Polar Bear
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
11:00-11:30am
1907 Oak Tree Road

Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers are invited to drop in and create an fluffy polar bear using glue, paper shapes, and cotton balls.

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Friendship Bracelet
(In-Person)
Saturday, January 10
3:00-4:30pm
Clara Barton Branch

Let's make colorful friendship bracelets of yarn without a needle.

Open to ages 5+.

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Tween Trivia
(In-Person)
Monday, January 5
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Think you know the most about music, movies, and all things pop culture? Put your skills to the test alongside other tweens!

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Game Day
(In-Person)
Tuesday, January 6
3:00-4:45pm
Main Library

We're breaking out our Nintendo Switch for some gaming fun!

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Tween/Teen Art Hour: Junk Collage
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Use a variety of leftover art supplies to make your own unique masterpiece!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
(In-Person)
Wednesday, January 7
7:00-8:30pm
Main Library

The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

Ages 13-18.

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Debate it!
(In-Person)
Thursday, January 8
3:00-4:00pm
Main Library

Have fun debating silly topics with a would you rather style game. Convince others to think outside the box and view things from a different point of view.

Ages 12-14.

Monday, January 5

Keith Wold Johnson Cild Care	10:15am-11:00am
Residence at Roosevelt Park	2:00pm-3:00pm
Edison Glen Terrace	3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesday, January 6

John Kenney Child Care	2:30pm-3:15pm
North 8th Avenue	4:00pm-5:00pm
Oxford Arms & Victoria Park	6:15pm-7:15pm
Rivendell	7:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, January 7

Woodbrook Corners	3:30pm-4:30pm
Park Gate Apartments	6:15pm-7:15pm
Village Pointe	7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday, January 8

Heatherwood Villas	3:30pm-4:30pm
Westgate Square	6:15pm-7:15pm
Westgate Square II	7:30pm-8:20pm

The Palace Project

The New Jersey State Library offers the Palace Project, a new digital library service, that offers access to free ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app for all residents of New Jersey. Through the Palace app, library users have access to over 20,000 items curated by the Digital Public Library of America and the New Jersey State Library.

ACCESS

Reading to your child has been scientifically shown to have numerous benefits, and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten was designed to incentivize parents to give their children a head start.

Signing up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is easy to do through our Beanstack program, which also allows you to track the books you’ve read. For every 100 books, parents can earn a virtual badge and also claim a prize from their local Edison Public Library branch.

For more information or to collect your welcome package for joining, stop into any EPL branch.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library.

Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines at eLibraryNJ or through the Libby app
Watch films, documentaries, and Great Course classes at Kanopy
Take a class at LinkedIn Learning
Borrow music, comics, movies, and more at Hoopla
Read newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries on PressReader

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Locations
Main Library | 340 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 - (732) 287-2298
Clara Barton Branch | 141 Hoover Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 - (732) 738-0096
North Edison Branch (Temporary Location) | 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 - (732) 548-3045

Board President - Anthony DePasquale
Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman